Chewing Diet

Leptin, a hormone that suppresses appetite, is released at least 15 minutes after the start of a meal. Chewing food slowly enhances its secretion. Consequently, finishing a meal in under 15 minutes may prevent leptin release, resulting in reduced satiety and potentially leading to overeating. People who consume meals in less than 5 minutes have a significantly higher risk of: - Obesity (3 times higher) - Diabetes (2 times higher) - Hyperlipidemia (1.8 times higher) - Fatty liver (23 times higher) Chewing food thoroughly, ideally 20 to 30 times per bite, aids in breaking it down into smaller pieces and ensures even distribution of digestive enzymes from saliva. Rapid ingestion of inadequately chewed food can strain the stomach.